70 Gerrett RoadWangandary, Vic 3678

(NOW UNDER OFFER) A Peaceful Retreat in Victoria’s North East

A peaceful rural lifestyle bush property of 9.8ha bordered by the Warby-Ovens National Park, 17 km (700m unsealed), from Wangaratta. It promises a conservation lifestyle and low-cost sustainable living.

Features include solar PV and hot water, an established mainly native garden, a potting shed/hothouse, vegetable garden and orchard which are loosely based on Permaculture principles. School bus stop within walking distance (0.7km). 15 mins drive to Wangaratta. 2.5 hours to Melbourne CBD. Excellent local regional hospital and several medical practices.

This property has rocky outcrops and the vegetation is characterised by Blakeley’s Redgum, Red Stringybark and a range of Box species. Other plant species include the Grass-tree, with its long “skirt” and black trunk, Common Fringe Myrtle, Spurwinged Wattle, Spider Flower (Grevillea alpina), Grey Guinea Flower, Sticky Daisy, Bluebells, Common Rice Flower, Common Everlasting and Nodding Blue Lily. Animals include Spiny Ant Eater, Koala, Kangaroos and Wallabies.

The Warby-Ovens National Park is a steep scarped range which extends for 25 km. It boasts pleasant picnic spots, an outstanding variety of birdlife, wild flowers, a large range of self-guided bush walking tracks and some magnificent waterfalls in the wet season. It is an important location for the survival of species such as the Squirrel Glider, Feathertail Glider, Powerful Owl, Turquoise Parrot, Carpet Python and Lace Monitor.

House Features• 3kW solar PV system• Solar hot water system with electric booster• Good fixed wireless NBN reception• Good Telstra 3g mobile reception via ‘Cel-Fi’• 4 bedrooms• Built-in wardrobes in 3 bedrooms; walk in dressing area in main bedroom• Most rooms freshly painted and with new carpet• 2 bathrooms (one is shower room with basin)• Study with built-in desk and bookshelves• Open-plan living area with study/computer/sewing room nook• Large north-facing windows in living area protected via vines in summer• 91,000 litre (20,000 gallon) rainwater tank• Large laundry• Walk-in pantry 1.9 x 2.4m• Combustion stove which provides hot water plus hydronic heaters in bathroom, study and 4 bedrooms• Electric Oven (freestanding)• 4 element electric cooktop• Wood-burning space heater• Split system Aircon in living area• Concrete stumps throughout• LED lights throughout• Well insulated roof space and most external walls • Roof painted in a light colour to reflect summer sun• Bedroom awnings for summer shading • Reversible fans in living and all bedrooms • Roof over verandah, west and south